Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Finance and Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly (FPAC) has responded to a press release from the Judicial Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, highlighting a misrepresentation of facts regarding the Judicature’s failure to appear before the FPAC for parliamentary scrutiny.
Gambiaj.com – (KABUL) – In a significant development, the Taliban has expressed its interest in attending the 15th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and has requested an invitation for a representative from the Kabul interim government to attend the Banjul Summit. This request was conveyed by Taliban deputy chief Abdul Salam Hanafi during a meeting with Tariq Ali Bakhit, the deputy and special envoy of the OIC for Afghanistan.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Judiciary of The Gambia has responded to recent claims made in the publication “FPAC to send a warning letter to Judiciary for Contempt” by The Point Newspaper and other media outlets. The Judiciary has stated its commitment to addressing these allegations promptly and clearly.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the recently inaugurated President of the Republic of Senegal, is set to embark on his first state visit to The Gambia on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. This visit comes in the wake of President Faye’s decisive victory in the Senegalese presidential elections, where he secured a significant mandate with 54.28% of the vote.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – With millions of people, predominantly Muslims, in dire conditions in Gaza, questions have arisen about the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit scheduled for May 4 to 5, 2024, in Banjul, The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – The European Union (EU) has announced a reduction in the Schengen visa fee for Gambians from €120 to a standard €80. This decision comes amid improved cooperation between The Gambia and the EU, leading to the normalization of the visa application cost.
Gambiaj.com – Invoking the amnesty law that was passed just before the presidential election, Ciré Clédor Ly, one of Ousmane Sonko’s most well-known attorneys, has made a statement from his German hospital bed today, requesting the release of those who have been the targets of abuse and arbitrary arrests under the regional prosecutor’s office.
Gambiaj.com – President Adama Barrow of The Gambia reiterated the nation’s commitment to its constitution and underscored that Sharia law does not hold sway in the country during a meeting with imams, including Banjul Muslim Elders, and religious leaders from the Greater Banjul Area. President Barrow emphasized the importance of respecting the existing legal framework, regardless of personal beliefs or societal positions.
Gambiaj.com – Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera, received letters of credence on Tuesday from Dr. Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay, the Gambia’s non-resident diplomatic envoy to Lilongwe, who is now based in Pretoria.
Gambiaj.com – In its first meeting since installation on April 5, the Cabinet meeting, chaired by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, witnessed the unveiling of significant national priorities. President Faye stressed the need for profound change at all levels, expressing gratitude for the immense hope placed in his administration’s collective project.
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